Pleodream writes – Since the previous two videos have proven to be so popular we have decided to make a series. Starting with this weekend’s episode “Bonez and his Thorocotomy”, we will shoot a weekly episode and detail each piece of the Pleo dinosaur. So far we have discovered 1 of Pleo’s 6 processors. I […]
A recent Arduino -vs- Basic Stamp discussion over on the DIY Drones site really caught my eye. Jordi makes a nice argument for the Arduino, showing off the current state of his Arducopter, which you can see in the video above. Built using a low cost electric heli, an Arduino board, and the guts from […]
MissAlison.com has long been home to amazingly cool hand-stitched vinyl accessories, but now the site is sporting a great new look and an expanded selection. The new design went live this weekend, and to celebrate Alison will be offering 10% off all orders placed in January–simply enter the coupon code awesome08 at checkout. Link.
This week on Threadheads, the ladies of Compai help them out with a very special viewer request and take a look into their popular DIY book series 99 ways.
Mark writes – You remember Field of Dreams, the baseball fantasy movie where Ray Kinsella heard a voice that whispered, “If you build it, they will come,” don’t you? Well, ARRL Education and Technology Program Coordinator Mark Spencer, WA8SME, has come up with a successor to his No-Solder Code Practice Oscillator project that–if you build […]
Unlike some plants that call you on the phone when they are thirsty for water, The “Roly-Poly Pot” concept by Samgmin Bae begins to tilt over when its water levels are low, thus serving as a visual reminder of their thirst. Each pot can be adjusted to work with the plant’s watering needs and schedule. […]
Clever maker-style nut and bolt wedding rings – Brass, 24k gold plate, white zircon – Wedding Bands are about commitment. The inherent connotations are a huge part of the piece and, quite often, reveal themselves as a social or sexual comment. The rings are constructed out of brass then plated in 24k gold. And although […]
